elf

Example Sentences

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Community support is what motivated Wrinkle Jingle Jangle, aka Mark Chatham, to wander the festival in dazzling elf regalia, passing out small gifts to children.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

“We’re in an elf rally, but we’re on our way to a Santa Claus rally,” said Chris Hyzy of Bank of America Private Bank during an interview Wednesday with CNBC.

From Barron's • Dec. 4, 2025

A family member sent me an image of a baby dressed in an elf outfit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

A few days ago, my friend Tony reported that his daughters awoke to find their elf had turned on the mini Christmas lights and switched hats with a snowman ornament.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2024

He imagined Blanchepon—sweet, stormy Blanchepon—whispering support while they scurried to make sure that there was always a fine wine for the elf for dinner and healthy whole-grain toast for breakfast.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin